Tuesday, January 3, 2012

And We're Off!

Here's what I've chosen as my first start for 2012. It's "Baubles: December" by Sam Sarah Design Company. And no, I am not stitching out of season despite what my sister might say!), because I'm stitching by monthly theme this year. January's theme: Snowmen / Mittens.

So rather than having particular predetermined pieces set in stone for 2012 (which so does not work for me), I'm approaching 2012 differently. Broad themes / motifs - different each month. This will allow me alot of latitude, which scatter-shot stitcher that I am, I need. I have now posted a list of my 2012 monthly themes on the sidebar.

I will tell you that I am still suffering from Rose Bowl Exhaustion! I am a University of Oregon Duck Football fan. I watched the game last evening - I so get into it - my stomach hurt, I had a headache - you'd think that I was responsible for calling the plays or something!

Predetermined pieces don't work for me either. I like your idea of broad themes. Winter has definitely arrived here and I think mittens are a great stitch choice. :)I don't follow college football, but I do watch hockey, and I know what you mean about getting into it. Sometimes the day after a game I'm actually hoarse from yelling. :D Congratulations Ducks! Love the mascot. :)

Your header is fantastic,as your headers always are...lol. Love your themes and your new start, It will be lovely to follow your progressAnd I must thank you for inspiring me to shoot an email to Theresa and I could still buy Wassailing !!!